Learn how to create or maintain a forward plan with your geographic forum. The guide is also helpful for anyone creating a forward plan for collaborative work.

In this Knowledge Exchange we hear from Indigo Dunphy-Smith from the Georgian House, Edinburgh. Indigo discusses The Georgian House's research into the site’s connection to LGBTQ+ history and explains how house museums can represent more diverse stories.

Read the resources in this guide to find out how Scotland's museums and galleries can have a positive impact on the mental and physical health of their communities.

Heritage Engagement Manager Dr Sandra Mackenzie highlights how the THRIVE project blends volunteering, employability, and creative activities to deliver valuable wellbeing support to people living with mental health challenges.

Research undertaken for the development of Delivering Change, an anti-oppression programme for museums and communities.

This guide explains the language Museums Galleries Scotland uses in our anti-oppression work, that is developing through Delivering Change.

AIM in partnership with Arts Council England, Museums Galleries Scotland, the Welsh Government, the National Museum Directors’ Council, and Art Fund, has published a report and success guide with recommendations based on research commissioned to explore current admissions pricing policy in museums and their impact.

Museum events and activities can have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of communities. Peter Nurick, Communities Producer at V&A Dundee, shares how large-scale events have amplified their vibrant public engagement programmes.

In the lead-up to COP28 the Climate Heritage Network has called upon cultural organisations from across the world to unite with them in a joint action to recognise culture as playing a key role in climate crisis solutions.

In this Knowledge Exchange event from Museums Galleries Scotland, speakers discuss increasing connection and engagement of Scottish heritage organisations with STEM education, using their collections, inside and outside of their venues.

AIM partnered with MGS, Arts Council England, the Welsh Government, the National Museum Directors’ Council, and Art Fund, to commission DC Research Ltd and Durnin Research Ltd to explore current admissions pricing policy in museums and their impact.

Loretta Mordi, Museum Development Manager for Learning and Engagement at MGS, recently appeared on Play Scotland’s Play Well Podcast to talk about the importance of play in museums and how museums can ensure they are welcoming spaces for children and families.